Jerry Wayne Mitchell, age 61, of Russellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Born August 21, 1955 in Morrilton, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Roger and Essie Mitchell. At an early age,he joined St. Matthew #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas under the pastorate of Rev. E. T. Vaughn.On May 6, 1974 he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Seoul, Korea and Bamberg, Germany.He was honorably discharged on October 30, 1979. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Roger and Essie Hunter-Mitchell and one sibling, Rickey Lynn Mitchell. He is survived by two daughters, Lacretia Mitchell and Tanisha (Ricco) Mitchell-Johnson of Russellville, Arkansas, two grandchildren; Brooklyn Martinez and Mason Cruz both of Russellville, Arkansas, six sisters; Billie Houmbert of Little Rock, Arkansas, Wanda (Charles) Ausler of Plumerville, Arkansas, Brenda (Michael) Williams of Morrilton, Arkansas, Mary (Madison) Davis of Little Rock, Arkansas, Betty Mitchell and Rosa Floyd both of Sacramento, California, four brothers; Bobby Mitchell of Morrilton, Arkansas, Gary Mitchell and Larry Mitchell both of Conway, Arkansas and Rev. Ronald (Renita) Mitchell of Henderson, Nevada and one aunt, Freddie Mae Evans of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral service for Mr. Mitchell will be Saturday,December 3, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Matthew #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas by Rev. Michael Williams. Interment will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morrilton, Arkansas. The body will lie in state from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. the day of the funeral.